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Delays to social care bill blamed for 'nervousness' among health providers

Health

Neil Bulleyment was only four years old when his father David died in the accident, in 1978.

Policeman's son backs memorial to officers killed in Wakefield coach crash

People

Fulmar Road (Google Maps)

Castleford man to stand trial on false imprisonment charge

Crime

Fire crews were called to a fire in Wakefield city centre this afternoon.

Firefighters called to fire in Wakefield city centre

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Dumbo and Bohemian Rhapsody hit the Big Screen in Ossett

People

Reel Cinema announces opening date for Wakefield branch

People

Four arrested after street fight in Knottingley

Crime

National charity urges Wakefield residents to help ‘stop heartbreak for good’

People

The NHS has issued a warning as forecasters predict a sizzling 30 degree heatwave for Wakefield.

NHS issues warning as baking 30 degree heat forecast in Wakefield for several days

Weather

Castleford has been voted one of the worst places in England to live by users of iLiveHere.

Castleford voted one of the worst places to live in England - but what do you think?

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Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Drivers will face penalty points for not wearing seat belts

Traffic and Travel

The crash is causing long delays on the M1 northbound

M1 crash and spillage closes two lanes with large tailbacks towards Leeds

Traffic and Travel

Crofton Against HS2 campaigners protesting outside Crofton Community Centre, where HS2 Ltd staff are organising an information event about the newly-proposed route.

Does the north need HS2 to be a powerhouse?

Traffic and Travel

Three vehicles were involved in the collision on Owl Lane, Ossett, last night. Picture: Google Maps.

Police called to reports of three car collision in Ossett

Traffic and Travel

Tailbacks on Globe Road due to the Extinction Rebellion protest.

Massive tailbacks in Leeds city centre as police divert cars around Extinction Rebellion protest day three

Traffic and Travel

Crime More Crime >>

Policeman's son backs memorial to officers killed in Wakefield coach crash

People

Fulmar Road (Google Maps)

Castleford man to stand trial on false imprisonment charge

Crime

Four men have been arrested after a fight in the street in Knottingley. Picture: Google Maps.

Four arrested after street fight in Knottingley

Crime

Police were called to a Wakefield retails park last night.

Police called as yobs throw bricks at vehicles at Wakefield retail park

Crime

Environment More Environment >>

Heckmondwike fly-tipper dumped waste at Wakefield beauty spot in 'despicable' act

News

Castle Gate in Stanley lies close to the M62.

Plans for traveller site criticised ahead of government decision

News

Limousines of nine seats or more are currently unregulated by councils.

Stretched limousines 'may fail' emissions tests in Leeds and Wakefield

Environment

They look like snakes and act like snakes, but slow worms are actually a type of native legless lizard.''Varying in colour from grey to brown to bronze, they can be spotted if you see it blink, because snakes dont have eyelids like lizards do.''Slow worms are significantly less withdrawn than British snake species and can frequently be found in back gardens up and down the UK.

IN PICTURES: seven snakes and lizards that could be hiding in your garden

Environment

Politics More Politics >>

Delays to social care bill blamed for 'nervousness' among health providers

Health

A microbar could open in Horbury if a new planning application is approved. Picture: Google Maps

Application to open microbar on Horbury street

Politics

Development: Planning permission has been granted for 198 new homes at the City Fields Estate.

City Fields: 198 new homes approved for new Wakefield estate

Politics

The homes will be built on vacant land which used to accommodate railway sidings.

Plans for 140 homes near Normanton Station approved

Politics

Wakefield's old crown court building is in the process of being renovated.

Crown court workers asked to stop drilling after noise disrupts Town Hall meeting

Politics

Business More Business >>

Bodycare store relocates to Trinity Walk from The Ridings

Business

Sir Gary Verity resigned from Welcome to Yorkshire on health grounds earlier this year.

Luxury hotels and fine dining put on Welcome to Yorkshire expenses

Business

The Burberry site in Castleford, West Yorkshire.

Burberry will 'continue to invest' in Castleford manufacturing site

Business

Terry Hodgkinson ran number of businesses in his distinguished career including Aston Builders and Contractors Ltd in Wakefield.

Tributes to ‘inspirational’ businessman Terry Hodgkinson

Business

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Wakefield parents facing 'turmoil' after son's secondary school place withdrawn

Education

Nearly four in ten (37%) parents in Yorkshire said they struggle to get time off over the summer holidays.

Parents in Yorkshire want shorter school holidays - do you agree?

Education

St Helen's Primary School in Hemworth say their new leadership is showing promise. (Google)

Primary school criticised by Ofsted inspectors - but say new leadership is showing early promise

Education

Refugees' exhibition at Wakefield Museum

Yvette Cooper says politicians should shout less and talk more at opening of Wakefield refugee exhibition

People

Mackie Hill Junior and Infant School in Crigglestone was due to be transferred into the hands of New Collaborative Learning Trust. Picture: Lee Ward

Major victory for Mackie Hill as academy takeover collapses

Education

Health More Health >>

Delays to social care bill blamed for 'nervousness' among health providers

Health

Keeping your dogs cool this summer.

8 ways to keep your dog cool in the heatwave

Health

Councillor Betty Rhodes said she was concerned about reports of patients leaving the hospital late at night.

Pinderfields Hospital late-night discharge claims 'investigated'

Health

Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield.

Hospital services in Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury 'better than eight years ago'

Health

Kids ready for action at Deer Shed Festival (PIC: Courtesy of Deer Shed)

Deer Shed pushing on with bid to be completely single-use plastic free festival

Health